Lincoln Electric TIG 185 manual Problems, Recommended, Course of Action

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

 

POSSIBLE

RECOMMENDED

(SYMPTOMS)

 

CAUSE

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

 

 

Machine regularly over heats - the-

1.

Welding application may exceed

 

 

mostat opens, Yellow light on front

 

recommended duty cycle. Reduce

 

 

panel glows. The fan runs but

 

the duty cycle.

 

 

machine has no output.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Dirt and dust may have clogged

 

 

 

 

the cooling channels inside the

 

 

 

 

machine. Blow out unit with clean,

 

 

 

 

dry low pressure air.

 

 

 

3.

Air vents and exhaust louvers may

 

 

 

 

be blocked due to inadequate

 

 

 

 

clearance around machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Output current reduced significantly

1.

Input power to machine doesnʼt

 

 

when AC Balance control knob is set

 

have sufficient capacity. Try

 

 

near or at max. penetration or when

 

changing Input power to a suffi-

 

 

Output control is set near or at full

 

cient supply, refer to Installation

 

 

output.

 

section.

 

 

 

2. Machine is powered from an

 

 

 

 

engine generator or an engine

If all recommended possible areas of

 

 

welder. If welding at high currents

misadjustment have been checked

 

 

are needed, try powering machine

and the problem persists, Contact

 

 

from electricity grid instead of

your local Lincoln Authorized

 

 

engine generator.

Field Service Facility.

 

3.

Set AC Balance control at Auto

 

 

 

 

Balance position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your

PRECISION TIG 185

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Contents Precision TIG California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Cylinder may explode if damaged Précautions DE Sûreté Safety Safety Thank You Table of Contents Input Single Phase only Output RangeRated Output Precision TIG InstallationPhysical DIMENSIONS2 Model Height Width Depth WeightSelect Suitable Location Lifting and MovingTilting Input Connections Input Reconnect Procedure Connections for TIG Gtaw WeldingTIG Torch Connection Shielding GAS Connection Remote Control ConnectionConnections for Stick Smaw Welding Work Cable ConnectionOperation Recommended Processes and Equipment Product DescriptionControl Functionality Controls and SettingsWelding in TIG Mode Operating StepsPulse TIG Control Benefits of the Precision TIG 185 Design Remote Control OperationRecommended Electrode Amperage Ranges Precision TIG Welding in Stick ModeAccessories Factory Installed OptionsTable C.1 K2348-1 Under-Storage Cart Field Installed OptionsMaintenance Routine and Periodic MaintenanceSpark GAP Adjustment HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingOutput Problems SymptomsProblems RecommendedCourse of Action TIG Mode Problems Problems Possible Recommended TIG Welding Problems Stick Welding Problems Diagrams Dimensionprint L12202 Dimension PrintPrecision TIG Precaucion Warnung